Administration Jobs in Mississauga, ON

KMB Law is a leading full-service business-first law firm with offices in Mississauga, Burlington and Toronto. We are a firm with rich history from 1979, led by a progressive partnership that is driven by a shared set of core values emphasizing both personal and professional respect for our lawyers and employees, community consciousness and delivering unparalleled value to our clients. We have a comprehensive offering of legal services including Corporate / Commercial, Real Estate and Land Development, Intellectual Property, Franchising, Wills & Estates, as well as Civil and Commercial Litigation, Labour and Employment Law, Family Law and Mediation. KMB Law is seeking a Law Clerk, Estate Administration, with 5 - 7 years of law firm experience. The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented and able to demonstrate strong communication skills. A dedicated professional and team player with a high desire to meet client’s needs. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals and gain direct experience in a dynamic and challenging legal environment. Position Overview : The Law Clerk, Estate Administration will assist with the performance of a variety of estate related activities. This position may be located at our head office in Mississauga or in our Burlington office. Responsibilities include, among others : Opening and closing files.Manage calendars for intake calls, conferences, and general meetings as required.Liaise with clients directly for pertinent information for estate administration and executor work. Communicate with beneficiaries and others with financial interest in the estate.Correspond with banks and other institutions to collect information for estate administration matters and provide notification of death.Prepare probate applications and estate information returns.Prepare various documents required for the administration of estates (notice to creditors, releases, consents, indemnities, etc.).Maintain organized client files electronically, and in hard copy when required, including digital file maintenance of emails and client documents.Assist with creation of precedents for estate admin documents and estate administration checklists.Witnessing Will signings, as needed.Assist with overflow clerk work for other practice areas. Qualifications / Experience : The following would be an asset : Law Clerk certification from a recognized college or university.Team player, able to build a positive rapport with other staff, lawyers and clients.Superior communication, organizational and time management skills.Excellent attention to detail and reading comprehension.Advanced verbal and written communication skills.Proactive, reliable, independent, with emotional maturity and competence to address sensitive subject matters. High level of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion.Ability to work well under pressure, meet unexpected and sometimes competing deadlines, and exhibit sound judgment.Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Kofax .Knowledge of the following programs, Appara, Estateably and ProLaw.Diversity and InclusionAt KMB Law, we believe a diverse workplace is comprised of individuals with unique backgrounds, characteristics and qualities. An inclusive workplace creates an equitable environment where individuals are respected and where they are welcome. KMB Law is committed to diversity and inclusion in all that we do.Accessibility and AccommodationIt is important to our Firm that all its members, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive. Reasonable accommodation is available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.How to Apply : Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume, cover letter, and compensation expectations to [email protected] and indicate "Law Clerk, Estate Administration" in the subject line of your email.We appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates, however, only those applicants whose background and experience match our requirements will be contacted.